[khnyny]

"I do not know the real story but I want to know how many of their followers tithed 10% so they could fly first class to go skiing."

I would guess that the majority of the Osteen's income is generated from Joel's book sales and maybe personal appearances, not from "tithing" their congregation. I believe the book is currently a bestseller.

[NobleEagle2004]

The Funny Thing is,I was Listening to one of his MegaMasses couple a weeks ago.
And he was talking about being Patient in stressful situations,that confront us on a daily basis,he mentioned Airport lines,and be calm,take it easy,yada yada yada.....

[hayseed]

Exactly, in fact he did not take his 2005 salary because of how well his book sales and speaking engagements have gone. This link has a good article about him.

http://www.rickross.com/reference/tv_preachers/tv_preachers36.html

[Terriergal]

I believe the book is currently a bestseller.

Because it contains mostly fluff, like his preaching.